In 1917, near the end of first world war, G. K. Chesterton’s wife, Frances, wrote the song “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” It was published in the 1928 Oxford Book of Carols. Her biographer, Nancy Carpentier Brown, explains the significance of the song and reads several of the lyrics in light of the Chesterton’s struggle […]

One of the aspects of Christmas nearly everyone loves, is the opportunity to sing the classic carols we have all sung for most of our lives. The carols themselves are some of the best-known and best-loved songs we have. Why? One obvious reason is because we really know them. Often we sing so many new […]

With the release of their newest album, Sing Noël, Point of Grace wanted to spend a few minutes – through music and devotions – reminding us to remember WHO the Christmas season is all about. We hope you love their devotional words as you begin to get into the Christmas spirit. Heavenly Father, For many […]

It is a long observed tradition – Thanksgiving Day – in which we set aside a time to offer thanks for all of the blessings we have enjoyed. Families gather, feasts are prepared, and the fellowship ensues. Most people would say it is one of our favorite days of the year. Gratitude is one […]

John Lennox was the first person I ever heard say this – “Worship is our response to God’s revelation.” It’s the most concise and comprehensive definition I’ve heard and one that has greatly influenced the way I think about worship planning. If our worship is a response, then to what are we responding? Here’s where […]

First, a moving timeline for 2017 – May We helped my daughter and son-in-law move from their townhouse to their own house. July We sold a house and moved into a new house. August We moved Teresa’s mom and brother from their Horn Lake house to our house. We also moved my son and daughter-in-law […]

It’s easier to live stream than ever before and will only get easier, as evidenced by more and more churches streaming their services. To quote my friend and legendary songwriter/producer Greg Nelson, “Not everything that can be done, should be done.” So, if the question is no longer, “Can we?” maybe church leaders need to […]

With the release of their newest album, Sing Noël, Point of Grace wanted to spend a few minutes – through music and devotions – reminding us to remember WHO the Christmas season is all about. We hope you love their devotional words as you begin to get into the Christmas spirit. “Let Us Be” Our […]

I am often reminded that characterizing the worship experience of someone by the externals is a dangerous proposition. We have to be very careful drawing conclusions just on what we see or don’t see in corporate worship. I’ve been guilty of this mistake more than I want to admit. It occurs to me that in […]